Stephen T.C. Adams
Principal

Education:
B.Comm. (distinction), University of Alberta
M.B.A., University of Alberta

Associated with firm since: 1985

Previous Experience:
Management consulting, food processing

Mr. Adams is an experienced management consultant with particular expertise in the disciplines of program review, program evaluation and performance measurement, as well as research design, economic, financial and statistical analysis, and financial management. He has conducted and managed numerous large-scale studies in both the private and public sectors where the practical application of analytical tools is required.

In the area of program evaluation, he has undertaken numerous evaluations in regards to employment and training programs over a 20-year period, as well as evaluations in the areas of health care, housing, transportation, economic development and tourism. In addition he continues to be involved in the design and monitoring of performance measurement strategies for a number of public and private sector organizations.

Mr. Adams has overall responsibility for the design, administration and analysis of most of the many surveys carried out by the firm. These surveys typically form part of program evaluation, program review, performance measurement, market research, needs assessment, and impact studies undertaken by the firm. He is also skilled in designing and conduct focus groups as a tool in support evaluation and research.

Mr. Adams also has undertaken a number of economic and financial analyses associated with commercial, recreational, and tourism projects, resource developments, and other industry sectors and has advised numerous industry and government clients in respect of product, service, and sectoral marketing policy and strategy.